Saturday, August 17, 2002

Eisner buys Disney stock
Walt Disney Co. chief executive, Michael Eisner, who is under fire for Disney's lagging stock price, said Thursday that he bought $10 million in company stock this week as a show of support for Disney's prospects.

Market Summary
NEW YORK (AP) - A late surge of buying lifted Wall Street to its second straight winning session Thursday, despite more disappointing economic news and profit-taking following the market's huge rally.

Dynegy to pay Enron to settle dispute
HOUSTON (AP) - Dynegy Inc. has agreed to pay rival Enron Corp. $25 million for backing out of a November merger between the Houston-based energy marketers, the companies said Thursday.

Potter County Court at Law No. 2
Arturo Montenegro Jr. Judgment on two charges. Burglary of a vehicle, Class A and criminal trespass, Class A. Punishment assessed 120 days in Potter County Detention Center, $100 fine and costs on each charge.

Hollywood costumers comb country for funky duds
PHILADELPHIA - A plaster mannequin modeling a groovy mix of polyester and paisley welcomes visitors into a store filled with the kind of threads that would make Austin Powers swoon, "Yeah, baby!"

Brief: Cornerstone Outreach distributes supplies
At least 565 children will start school with brand-new pencils and pens, full Crayon boxes, sturdy backpacks and other necessary supplies - thanks to a Cornerstone Outreach Center School Supply Giveaway.

Food Briefs
To A Patio Near You
The seashells topping these elegant hors d'oeuvre wooden picks come from the Indian and Pacific oceans. They're so pretty, we wouldn't mind if they came from St. Pete's Beach, but whatever.

New Officers
Center City Business and Professional Women's Organization: Candice Naylor was elected president. Other officers are: Courtney Nickles, president elect; Susan Akers, first vice president; Jacy Jenks, second vice president; Marlis Fisher, secretary; and Lori Yokum, treasurer.

Reunions
The 50s Kids will have a reunion on Saturday for all faculty and classmates who attended Happy High School anytime between 1950 through 1959.

If it's a great 'do, Doran did it
HOLLYWOOD - Discretion is a prized commodity in show biz, where things such as actors' ages and movie producers' box-office bombs are seldom discussed in public.

Downtown party to get city jivin'
Downtown Amarillo will be jivin' with music, food and fun Saturday as Center City presents the Polk Street Block Party 2002 from 4 p.m. to midnight.

Water cleanup about to kick off
PERRYTON - A Wednesday meeting conducted to solicit comment from the public on a final plan to clean up contaminated groundwater in Perryton drew no one from the public, but city officials say that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Veterinarians gear up to fight West Nile virus
Veterinarian clinics across the area are dealing with large requests for the West Nile virus vaccine after four cases in horses were reported Tuesday and another three tested positive Thursday.
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Ex-DJ remembers time with Elvis
Dean Kelley had the fortune to bump elbows with one of the greatest superstars of the 20th century - he just didn't have the forethought to take any pictures.

29-year-old charged with making explosive
PAMPA - A man was charged with manufacturing an explosive weapon Thursday after tips revealed he may have placed a homemade bomb in a residential neighborhood where children found it.

Teacher group discusses funding
Education funding should be off-limits for politicians looking to eliminate a nearly $5 billion state budget deficit next January, said members of the Association of Texas Professional Educators.

Correction
Wednesday's Friends and Neighbors section contained two factual errors in a profile of Mary McCrum. Grant Albertson was her second son; he died of cancer. Ted Wayne Albertson was her first husband; he died in a truck accident. The Globe-News regrets these errors.

Constable could be ousted
The Potter County attorney's office asked a judge Thursday to legally oust Precinct 3 Constable David Crawford from office, but Crawford's attorney said the issue is moot because Crawford resigned last year.

City tries to stop mosquito growth
As West Nile virus spreads into the Panhandle area, city officials are taking steps to reduce the mosquito population to minimize the chance of the disease reaching Amarillo.

West Nile virus hits Oklahoma
Four horses in western Oklahoma - two in the Panhandle - have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first equine cases in the state, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry officials announced Friday.

Letters: America's morals face extinction
Have you noticed that the same politicians and media that gave Bill Clinton a pass on his doings in the White House now are screaming the loudest about similar behavior from corporate CEOs?

Editorial: Amber Alert proves worth
The Amarillo Police Department barely had a chance to acquaint itself with its version of the Amber Alert System in July 2000 when an emergency put the system to the test.

Back-to-school rally planned
First Assembly of God Church, 6101 S. Bell St., will have a back-to-school rally for the North Plains Section youth at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the church auditorium. Sean Cherry of Albuquerque, N.M., will be the guest speaker.

Couple to minister in services
John and Iris Smith will be guest speakers at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Gateway Church, Amarillo Federated Women's Building, corner of Civic Circle and Wolflin Avenue.

Reform groups look to unite parishes
BOSTON - David Zizik thought he had a good idea to help the Roman Catholic Church, so much so that he has pressed ahead with it in the face of resistance from Boston's Cardinal Bernard Law.

G-N to publish announcements
The Amarillo Globe-News will publish announcements of special services churches planned to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Trevino to lead devotional service
Alberta Trevino will present a devotional service on the "Baha'i Faith and its Message" at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Amarillo Baha'i Center, 508 W. Eighth Ave.

Concert to feature Gary Oliver
Cowboy Church will have a free concert featuring Gary Oliver at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, South Washington Street at Loop 335.

Minister to speak at services
The Rev. Linda Gross will be the guest speaker at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Fairview Assembly of God, 3706 E. 10th Ave.

Church to host Agape Night
More church will have an Agape Night in the Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue at Western Street. Activities include live music and hot dogs. Call 354-0232.

Ismail sits after taking tough hit
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Raghib Ismail sat out the Dallas Cowboys' two practice sessions Thursday, a day after straining his neck in a scary collision with linebacker Dat Nguyen.

Little League OKs Harlem to play in World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - The Harlem Little League team was cleared to play in the World Series on Thursday after providing documents showing that its players met residency requirements.

Steeplechase mark falls
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) - Brahim Boulami of Morocco broke his own world record in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday, finishing in 7 minutes, 53.17 seconds at the Weltklasse Golden League track meet.

Dallas, Panther starters will see more action
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A few new wrinkles and a lot more playing time for the starters. That's what the Carolina Panthers have in store for their exhibition game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Tua, Moorer to collide
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - David Tua has never won a heavyweight title, but he hopes to move a step closer to one after tonight.

Brief: Gorillas add rookies Schabes, Degenstei
The Amarillo Gorillas continued to fill their roster Thursday by signing forwards Justin Schabes and Joe Degenstein, filling two of the three required rookie spots for teams in the Central Hockey League.

Rangers 6, Blue Jays 5
ARLINGTON (AP) - Alex Rodriguez hit his 39th homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Final major in a Funk
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) - Fred Funk was reluctant to leave Hazeltine National Golf Club when the storm arrived. He was holing every putt, slapping every hand, leading the PGA Championship and having the time of his life.

Catchings lands honor
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Tamika Catchings has the WNBA rookie of the year award. The most valuable player trophy might be next.

NL Roundup: San Diego topples error-prone Mets
NEW YORK (AP) -Tom Lampkin had three hits and two RBIs as the San Diego Padres capitalized on three errors to extend the New York Mets' longest home losing streak in 22 years with a 5-3 victory Thursday.

A new beginning
DALLAS (AP) - With five teams finishing last season in the Top 25 and four teams starting this season in the Top 10, there's no question the Big 12 is among the nation's elite conferences, maybe even the best one.

Reds end loss streak at 3 by ripping Astros
CINCINNATI (AP) - Austin Kearns hit his first homer in two months, and Barry Larkin emerged from a slump by driving in three runs Friday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-3 victory against the Houston Astros.

Lewis sues American promoter
NEW YORK (AP) - Lennox Lewis filed suit against his American promoter Thursday in federal court, claiming he has no obligation to Main Events because of a dispute over a 1998 contract.

American League: Rays beat Indians
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Andy Sheets hit a game-ending, three-run homer with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3.

Rookie bull rider Volz wins event
PBR rookie Justin Volz is all smiles this week. The bull rider from Charlie Lake, British Columbia, won his first Bud Light Cup event of his career at Oklahoma City's Bullnanza, the 24th stop on the 29-city $7.2 million PBR Bud Light Cup Series.

Brief: Reds acquire hurler Estes from the Mets
CINCINNATI (AP) - With their playoff chances slipping away, the Cincinnati Reds acquired starter Shawn Estes from the New York Mets on Thursday for two minor leaguers and two players to be named.

Spellmann: Cultivate your garden, Etch-A-Sketch via the Internet
Throughout my career, people have told me that "computers will be used for everything." After attending some of the high-tech trade shows and conventions, I find myself believing them. The Internet, however, has always seemed pretty straightforward. After all, there's only so much you can do online, right?

New museum to showcase Texas country music legends
CARTHAGE - When singing cowboy Tex Ritter crooned "Hillbilly Heaven," the lyrics seemed as fanciful as the rhinestone outfits he wore on stage. Country music legends reuniting in the hereafter - a "Hall of Fame with gold guitars and fiddles a-hanging on the wall."

Hood County escapee captured in California
GRANBURY (AP) - A Hood County jail escapee wanted in connection with the death of his girlfriend's husband was captured Friday in California, Hood County authorities said.

Bragging on talk show leads to man's arrest
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A man suspected of arranging to have his truck stolen in an insurance fraud scheme may have gotten away with it if not for one small mistake, officials say.

Bush to visit Las Cruces on Aug. 24
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - President Bush will visit Las Cruces on Aug. 24 to help raise funds for New Mexico Republican candidates, spokesmen for a candidate and for the White House said Friday.

Sheriff downplays his role
QUANAH (AP) - Sheriff Randy Akers was back at work early Thursday, a day after the national spotlight turned to his small town with his recovery of a one-month-old girl kidnapped in Abilene.

Dalhart jail faces overcrowding
DALHART - A day's lodging at $42 might not seem too excessive, but that rate is causing no end of headaches for officials in Dallam County, who are paying it to house dozens of prisoners in other facilities due to lack of space at the county jail.

It wasn't her baby
QUANAH - For less than a day, Paula Lynn Roach had a baby. She named her Brianna.

Udall voices support for Navajo prisoners
SHIPROCK, N.M. (AP) - Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., agreed with an audience member at a town hall meeting that something should be done to release two imprisoned Navajos who served the majority of their sentences for their role in a 1989 riot.

Pope makes ninth visit to Poland
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) - Pope John Paul II made an emotional return to his homeland Friday, walking steadily down the steps of his plane as his countrymen slowly sang "We wish you all the best."

Sen. Hillary Clinton building machine for presidential race
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton has begun building a national political organization, softening her liberal image and taking a lead role in Democratic criticism of President Bush - steps toward a potential campaign to become the first female president.

Check this Out
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Wisconsin pays homage to fromage, California is good for garlic, Georgia showcases its peaches. Why not a big Buffalo wings bash in Buffalo?

Canadian Olympic Committee CEO dies
TORONTO (AP) - Jim Thompson, recently appointed chief executive officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee, died Wednesday of a heart attack. He was 60.

Elbe River surges to historic high
DRESDEN, Germany - Dresden residents grabbed what they could and fled for higher ground Friday as the Elbe River rose to record levels, engulfing one neighborhood after another and forcing workers to abandon some efforts to save the city's world-famous cultural landmarks.

Former Veteran Affairs Secretary dies at 58
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Jesse Brown, the Marine who rose from the trenches of Vietnam to lead the nation's second-largest Cabinet agency, died Thursday after a long illness. He was 58.

LSU students return to school
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Someone has posted a stark reminder for the thousands of Louisiana State University students returning next week for the fall semester: "Killer on the loose!!! Please be careful. Love, Mom."

John P. Bourcier
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Supreme Court Justice John P. Bourcier, nicknamed "Maximum John" by attorneys who knew him for his tough sentences, died Thursday from complications from cancer. He was 75.

Around The Nation
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Everett Douglas "Doug" Brown, known for vividly bringing books to life on the radio and excitedly broadcasting wrestling matches, died Wednesday of stomach cancer. He was 66.

Morgan Evans
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Morgan "Bill" Evans, who designed the landscape at many of Disney's amusement park rides for half a century, died Aug. 10. He was 92.

Spelling of name under debate
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council is debating whether to change its spelling of the name of the American Indian woman who accompanied explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and supporters of the change hope North Dakota will follow suit.

Today in History
In 1896, a prospecting party discovered gold in Alaska, a finding that touched off the Klondike gold rush.

Pop art pioneer, filmmaker dies at 78
NEW YORK (AP) - Pop art pioneer Larry Rivers, who was also an actor, cartoonist, sculptor, filmmaker and teacher during his more than five- decade-long career, has died. He was 78.

Stephen P. Yokich
DETROIT (AP) - Stephen P. Yokich, the former two-term president of the United Auto Workers known for never shying away from a fight to improve the lives of union members, died Friday. He was 66.

Former Israeli politician, lawyer dies
JERUSALEM (AP) - Haim Tzadok, one of the leaders of Israel's Labor Party and the country's legal system, died Thursday at the age of 89, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

Saddam Hussein foes seek common ground
WASHINGTON - As talk of war against Saddam Hussein escalates, the U.S. partnership with enemies of the Iraqi leader has reached its highest point in a decade.

News service art critic dies at age 73
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Byron Belt, a longtime arts critic for Newhouse News Service whose "Commandments of Concert Etiquette" admonished concert-goes not to talk, sigh or "crack thy gum in thy neighbor's ears," has died. He was 73.

Clovis city manager retained
CLOVIS, N.M. - After 13 months as Clovis' interim city manager and another year as its regular city manager, Raymond Mondragon was rewarded this week with a two-year contract to continue as the city's highest non-elected official.